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1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

US · Wagon · Midsize-Large Station Wagons

The 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is listed in the US market as a wagon. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) CA model), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (DIESEL)
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) CA model), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (DIESEL)
Combined Economy
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
Transmission
4-speed automatic
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-OLDS) CA model), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (DIESEL)
Displacement5.0 L to 5.7 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
City13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Drivetrain, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 89V102000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

    Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

    Reported June 16, 1989. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 25, 2026

Data verified: October 25, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?

Varies by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-OLDS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-OLDS) CA model), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (DIESEL)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

Combined fuel economy is 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Are there recalls for the 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.